A History of Assam c11.52

c11.52

Sudāngphā became king in 1397. He was then fifteen years of age. From having been brought up in a Brāhman’s house, he is often known as the “Brāhman Prince.” He built a town at Dholā, but afterwards made his capital at Charguya near the Dihing river. His accession marks the first stage in the growth of Brahmanical influence amongst the Ahoms. He brought with him from the Hābung country the Brāhman who had sheltered him and his sons. The latter were given posts of importance on the frontier, while the old Brāhman himself was installed as his confidential adviser, and, under his influence, many Hindu rites and ceremonies began to be observed.